Winchelsea has about 50 medieval wine cellars, more than anywhere else in the country except Norwich Southampton. From April to October, public tours are conducted by the Winchelsea Archaeological Society.
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Do you know where Mr and Mrs Wyse lived? Where did Lucia and Georgie stay on their first visit? Find out: take a guided walk round Rye, looking at the houses and places associated with Mapp and Lucia novels, taking in the houses used in the BBC TV series. Walk
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Officially launched on the 26th May, 2011, the Smugglers Trail runs between Goudhurst and the Sussex Coast, via Hawkhurst, and also features some of the dastardly activities of the notorious Hawkhurst Gang. Four Hawkhurst hostelries associated with smuggling (The Oak & Ivy, The Queens Inn, The Royal Oak and The
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The perfect way to discover Rye. The Rye Heritage and Information Centre provides an ideal introduction to the town bringing together the story of Rye set within the famous Rye Town Model sound and light show. Historic and Ghost Audio Walking Tours are available for hire, with guided ghost tours
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David Hopkins takes you on a historical tour of Rye - Tudor boom, bust and plague, 18th-century smuggling, the intrigue of Mapp and Lucia's Tilling, 'The Story of Rye - Sound and Light Show', and more. The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours. £10 per person, £7.50 under 16s. To book
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Explore the medieval town of Rye with qualified Blue Badge tourist guides. The town has a wealth of history just waiting to be revealed, from smugglers to royal connections; ghosts to playwrights; you can have their stories brought to life on a memorable walking tour of the town.
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